Three people have been identified in numerous vehicle burglaries and a vehicle theft in Livingston Parish.

On July 31, 2014, members of the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office Burglary Division were contacted by members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Burglary Division. EBRSO deputies advised that a person in their custody had information related to the numerous Livingston Parish vehicle burglaries and a vehicle theft which occurred during the early morning hours on July 21, 2014.

An investigation confirmed that the person in EBRSO custody was one of the suspects connected to the vehicle burglaries and auto theft crimes. A joint investigation with EBRSO further revealed more suspects.

Three individuals were arrested:

>Tyree Davison, 4/20/96, of 628 N. 19th Street in Baton Rouge

>Darius Shaw, 9/27/93, of 3442 Greenwell Street in Baton Rouge

>Devanta Richard, 5/18/94, of 1404 Jasper Ave in Baton Rouge

*All remain in the custody of EBRSO

Charges for each include:

>Vehicle Burglary – 25 counts

>Felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle

The 2008 black Toyota FJ Cruiser has since been recovered.

More charges for each are possible as this investigation is ongoing.

BACKGROUND:

The LPSO Needs Assistance IdentifyingSuspect(s)

On July 21, 2014, numerous vehicle burglaries were reported to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jason Ard says, ‘through an investigation that followed those reports, we've identified that 36 separate vehicles were broken into. All 36 vehicles were left unlocked.'

All of the vehicles were located in the Denham Springs area – in the Forest Ridge and Westminster Estatessubdivisions. These vehicles were entered during the early morning hours. Valuables – including GPSs, credit cards, wallets­ and sports equipment - were taken.

During the same time frame in the same area, members of the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office also responded to a vehicle theft report. Sheriff Ard says, ‘a 2008 black Toyota FJ Cruiser with a white top was stolen from a residence.The vehicle displays a Louisiana License Plate RYU025.'

Detectives are still currently investigating the incidents and are in the process of reviewing security videofootage in the area. This will help determine how many suspects were involved.

Sheriff Ard would like to remind everyone to remove any valuables from vehicles or place valuablesout-of-sight. Most importantly, would be for every vehicle owner to make sure it's secure by locking up.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office at (225) 686-2241 or call Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-STOP (7867).